| You could recreate pieces of clothing into a valuable | | | | of making changes while you can. So, go by the |
| artwork and a souvenir. This could be perhaps the | | | | cardinal rule of ' measure twice and cut once.' This |
| greatest gift you could either give or get as a | | | | ruled is followed by the carpenters and the quilters |
| mother. You could easily create your memory quilts | | | | alike. Hence, without actually cutting the clothes |
| with the assistance of several local quilt shops. These | | | | simply overlay them first. |
| offer quilt-making classes from beginning to the end, | | | | • Being sensitive to children-avoid cutting up |
| provided you already know the usage of a sewing | | | | something your child is emotionally attached to. |
| machine. If sewing and quilting is not exactly your | | | | Cutting the item in front of the child may cause |
| forte, these shops may help you to find someone | | | | trauma. So, if the item has been out of sight and |
| who will allow you to help designing the quilt and | | | | mind of the child for quite sometime, it is safe to be |
| create it too. Nothing can be more enjoyable then | | | | used. |
| creating a unique memory quilt wall hanging. This | | | | • Using textures in your favor-various fabrics are |
| quilting project is truly fulfilling. | | | | available that offers different types of surface to |
| If you wish to make your memory quilt extra special | | | | the quilt like cottons and mix flannels or even fur |
| then do consider several points like: | | | | collar from coats. Most people want the material to |
| • Being choosy-discarding a defective item with | | | | feel good when touching it. |
| holes or stains is unwise. Any item may contain a | | | | • Using pictures-scan the photograph of your child |
| fabric that you could use. You need not use the | | | | in a particular outfit into a computer. Then use an |
| entire garment. However, you must select those | | | | inkjet printer to print the photo on the fabric |
| items that evoke fond memories in you. | | | | especially made for this printer. After this cut out the |
| • Being creative-if your wish that your quilt looks | | | | photo fabric to include it in your quilt. You can do this |
| unusual then start thinking differently. Leave squares | | | | by sewing it upon that same outfit in the picture. |
| aside except those that are to be used to square up | | | | • Using stabilizing fabrics-ironing and sewing |
| the sides to get straight edges. You can use the | | | | stretchable fabrics on these will ensure that your quilt |
| bottom of a dress, round edges of sleeves or any | | | | does not lose its shape. Plus, you can work easily on |
| kind of imaginable shapes inside the quilt. | | | | them as well. |
| • Being far-sighted-you must experiment by laying | | | | • Having fun while creating- your finished quilt is |
| all the items on a design wall, the floor or on a large | | | | likely to look more loveable if you have loads of fun |
| tabletop. This is done to get the final picture of the | | | | when creating it. After all, you must remember that it |
| finished product. You must allow yourself the option | | | | is an artwork of love! |